The ^Morgan Horse ^Magazine

His neigh is like the bidding of a monarch, and his countenance enforces homage.' — King Henry V.

A QUARTERLY MAGAZINE FEBRUARY {Nov., Feb., May, Aug.) ^^ Vol. VII Office of Publication ^o. 2 WOODSTOCK, VERMONT

The Modern Morgan Horse

by Larry Lansburgh

Pbolos by LARKY LANSBURGH

Editor s note. Larry Lansburgh, author oj the series oj at tides on tbe A longstanding interest in motion picture-making brought him to modern Morgan horse, oj which this is thefirst, has been 111 the saddle Hollywood a decade ago. Most of tbe time since then he has spent as pretty consistently since he was six years old. a member of the production department of the Walt Disney studios. Born in San francisco, he comes of a family prominent in tbe history Tie was associate producer of the Disney features "Saludos Jlmigos," of the California show world. He is known to many as one of tbe most and "How Dear to My Heart,'' and last year went to Ireland with skilled and versatile basemen in the li'est. In his teens be was win­Disney, doing preliminary survey work for a forthcoming feature ning trick riding and roping contests at California rodeos, as well as picture. riding hunters, jumpers, stock horses and gaited horses on the show Tie is also prominent in thefield of 16-miUiniter films, producing his circuits. In addition, his world reioid-breaking broad jump of 37 feetown pictures in this medium. He combines his work in moving pictures still stands. with a growing interest in still photography. Tie put his experience riding and roping to good use when, at twenty- Although his vocation is motion pictures, he is still frequently seen One, he spent a year as a cow hand on a big ranch on the Texas bonier, in the horse show ring, judging various classes. However, bis favorite following this up by working in the Kansas City stock yards. class is the stock horse class.

The growing popularity of the modern Morgan horse is a cessfully this great-hearted little horse. tribute to the basic common sense of man. For it is based not The history of the Morgan is often repeated, because it on a passing fad but on the realization that the Morgan has makes excellent telling. We have read tales of the country qualities to offer which are found in no other breed. doctor who had a little Morgan horse, drove him all day long, In the early years of this century, the popularity of the all over the countryside, making calls, then at dark changed Morgan horse was not nearly so high as it is now. In fact, the harness and used him to haul logs until midnight. We its numbers were relatively few. Some people thought of a have heard of the great Standard bred horses with Morgan Morgan as almost in the class with the dodo. And one horse strains that have broken records in the harness divisions. authority of the time was loud in his praise of the first Mor­ There are those who still remember how, in 1902 in Phila­ gans, and of the qualities their blood has instilled into the delphia, H. P. Crane's pair of seal brown studs, ROY MOR­ trotting and saddle horses of the day. However, he also de­ GAN and MEDIUM MORGAN, won a ladies' hackney clared that "it is doubtful if any good could be accomplished phaeaton class, a feat unheard of until then. by restoring the strain. The decline of the Morgan horse Most of these tales are not exaggerations. But they all look is due solely to the demands of advancing civilization." backward. Morgan history is important, granted, but what is This same man, like many fine intelligent citizenry of his more important is, what is the Morgan horse doing today? day, probably also looked on the automobile as a fad, and A blooded horse if there ever was one, the modern Mor­ its enthusiasts as crackpots. However, in another book of the gan has much that the old time Morgan had: the same good same era, another horseman, at variance, declared: "It is bone and barrel, the compact build, finehead , and the cour­ greatly to be regretted that the so-called Morgans have been age, endurance and intelligence which set him apart from the so neglected that it is not easy to find horses with enough of first. the blood to entitle them to bear the family name. The Mor­ It has often been said that no man is a true authority on gan was an admirable animal, good in build, in constitu­ one breed of horse unless he can appreciate all breeds. The tion, in action, and in temperament men who appreciate all breeds will readily agree that the But those horsemen loyal to the Morgan succeeded in greatest individuals in all breeds have been, and are, the keeping enough of the fine strain going to bring back suc- horses with the most substance. The great thoroughbred Two three-year-old matched Morgan geldings, light chestnut in color. This is an example of uniformity of type. horses have all had it, a good modern example of which is stock, whereas so many other breeds have many varied SEA BISCUIT. Our American saddle bred horses who have strains. gone to the top in stake divisions have all had a great deal There are, of course, breeds of horses today that are far of substance. This holds true for all great individuals in the flashier to look at than your good Morgan, especially to the light horse divisions. And when one speaks of substance, the unpracticed eye. But no one can deny that there is no breed breed synonymous to that word is the modern Morgan horse. more useful for all-around purposes than the Morgan. The He has all the qualities most horsemen are ever eager to Morgan and some of the other more flashy breeds might be find in a horse. And we say again, that whenever one thinks compared to a station wagon and a limousine. Both are good- of a Morgan, he can't help thinking of the word substance. looking models, with the latter more elegant and beautiful. Not only is he a horse with good bone, but an impressively But the station wagon, handsome in its own right, can be used great percentage of his number have exceptionally good feet, for a far greater variety of purposes. and horsemen know that feet make the horse. Perhaps the greatest use for Morgans today lies in their When a man is producing a breed of horses for his own ability as cow horses. And the work of a cow horse, of use, producing a type of horse to fit his special needs, he course, actually calls for some of the most important quali­ wants uniformity of type. Cross-breeding, as we know, may fications a horse can offer man. Certainly our cow horses to­ produce a uniformity for the firstcross , but thereafter can­ day are, practically speaking, the most important horses in not be depended upon for any even reproduction. When a America. Those experts at the turn of the century who could man starts with good modern Morgan stock, he can depend see no use for Morgans were probably either Easterners with throughout the years on uniformity of breed. Granted, there no idea of the needs for a good horse for cow work, or West­ will be a certain amount of culling. There always is by any ern cow men who, amazingly enough, thought the mustang discriminating breeder of any animal. However, there will be type good enough for cow work. less culling in the Morgan than in most other breeds of horses, Even though he is a blooded horse, he is not thin-skinned, the reason being that the Morgan is an American foundation which makes him especially suitable for cow horse work. His

38 Tin: MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE February, 1948 back can stand lots of hard riding, his skin can stand hot sun. And when turned out with the remuda, he can withstand the normal amount of biting and kicking that go along with the life of a Western horse. The cow horse must be able to go all day long without tiring, and while going, he has to use his own head. Lots of horses do not like to think. They would rather work by rou­ tine. But the work of a cow horse demands that the horse think while he is hot. The Morgan can and will think under these conditions. His own brand of intelligence guarantees this. Some people—yes, even some ranchers—still have the old- fashioned idea that any horse can serve as a cow horse. They feel that there is no use spending much money on a horse you are going to gallop over rough country, that you will tether out on short grass, and hobble at night. But the suc­ cessful and up-to-date cow man has come to realize that the investment in a good remuda is a good investment and an important item in the management of his ranch. In the first place, a good herd of working cow horses is a plum with which to accumulate good labor. If a man has a good string of horses he generally takes more pride in his work and, in turn, can devote more time to it. If a man starts his day hav­ ing to fight some jug-headed bronc who only came to the ranch in the first place because he was swapped off with a load of cattle, his whole day can continue wrong. A man stepping onto a good horse in the morning has a far better A three-year-old Morgan gelding saddled for the fifth time, being used chance to utilize all his potentialities as a good hand all day for actual work during a calf branding. long. It has been proved on many a big cattle ranch that where eight to ten horses per man were needed on the bigger out- ,fits, five Morgans could do the job and do it better. The great Western artist, Charlie Russell, did a famous painting called "Bronc for Breakfast." It showed a cow hand aboard a bucking bronc, right in the middle of the breakfast preparations, scattering coffee pot, tin cups, and even the cook, in all directions. But this idea of "Bronc for Breakfast" is now outdated by the smart operators. Most of the great cowboys will now admit, off the record, that as salty as they consider themselves, they would rather not have to top off a bronc at five in the morning when their hands are barely thawed out enough to cinch a saddle. The Morgan breed is consistently gentle. On a recent spring roundup in Nevada, there were eighty Morgans with one wagon outfit. In two months of work, there was not one "Bronc for Breakfast."

One big cattle rancher in the West says that the reason he A good example of a Morgan heavyweight cow horse. uses Morgans exclusively is that their ability to take and keep a rein, and their level-headed temperament in any sit­ uation make them adaptable to many riders. more or snaffle bit horses, and this is of course the first step When you speak of a top cow horse, you naturally speak for all good bridle horses. of a reined horse. And as most reinsmen know, some horses The good cow horse is a horse that can put a hind quarter have a head and neck that are "naturals" for good reining. under him. Of course there are many schools of thought on This is especially true of good hackamore horses. A horse whether or not a cow horse, when he stops to turn, is wasting that has a natural arch and a thin throat latch that enables time by sliding, or whether or not a good horse should be him toflex will make a better hackamore horse than the one able to put his hind legs under him when he stops. But re­ with a hammer head and his neck on upside down, without gardless of these schools of thought, a horse that can get his any give in the throat latch. Most Morgans make ideal hacka- hind quarters under him is a balanced horse and can move

February, 1948 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE 39 in any direction. Granted, there are other breeds who work cisco and would sail on Tuesday September 30 at 5 P.M., I very well off their hind quarters, but the Morgan, by his could hardly believe that it was ten months since I firstme t very build, is a natural. the generals. He is a little horse you can continue praising to the sky They came to California to inspect our horses and put even though he is not a horse that is unbeatable. There are themselves in the hands of Col. F. W. Koester of the Armi horses who can run faster than he can, and you wouldn't Remount Service, western headquarters at Pomona, Cali" expect to win the Grand National with him, but he is a horse fornia, better known as the Kellogg Ranch. Col. Koester with a heart big enough for such competition. And it is that phoned Keith L. Morse, my predecessor as secretary-treasurer intangible something that we speak of as the heart of a horse, of the Morgan Horse Association of the West and asked him that comes to the front unfailingly in a breed called Morgan. to show the generals some of the Morgan horses in the vicinity and Keith and Mrs. Morse took the generals in tow. Many of you were gratified by a visit from them and it is MORGAN HORSES SHIPPED TO CHINA regretable that distances are long and time was short so that they could not view all the Morgans on the West Coast. The J. VICTOR PINNELL slogan, "To know a Morgan is to love a Morgan" can very Maj. Gen. P. C. Tsui, Deputy Chief of Horse Administra­ aptly be used in the personal human vernacular. "To know tion Bureau, Ministry of National Defense, and Maj. Gen. the Chinese is to love the Chinese," and I speak advisedly. I S. S. Young, Dean of Veterinary College, An-Shun, Kwei- have lived with and among the Chinese for 26 years, off and Chow, China, had read in books that Morgan horses were, to on. I had a number one boy, maybe you would call him a quote, "The Ail-American, all purpose horse. The horse that body servant or valet but he was far, far more than that. A did all things that were asked of it. Gentle and companion­ constant companion for nine years, loyal and true friend, able but with a spirit that is so dear to all horsemen. Would confidant and adviser. Brought laughs when going got tough. give its best to its rider and had the staying qualities so neces­ He died in my arms in 1939. But to get back to the Morgans. sary in rough country." When the question of bettering the The Chinese government wanted to raise horses that would breed of the Mongolian horse was decided upon, they came have the depth of the ocean, that stamina of Hercules and to this country to see this "wonder horse" for themselves. the loyalty and companionship of a true friend. They wanted Generals Tsui and Young do not need an interpreter but to breed these characteristics into their Mongolian ponies. I speak English with a fluency that is heart warming. Luckily say "ponies" because the Mongolian horse is about the size for them (and for me) they speak Mandarin and my Can­ of a Welsh pony and is even more rugged than our burro. It tonese is as foreign to them as it is to a Cantonese. But all can live off the country when going gets tough and forage joking aside, when I phoned Gen. Young from Los Angeles for itself and continue to give you 40 honest miles every day. to know when the Morgans would leave Santa Rita Ranch at The Chinese now have five important strains: Mongolian, Livermore, California, where they had been gathered for Tibetan, Arabian, Sing-Kong and Sze Chuan. The Mon( shipment and he told me that the horses were in San Fran­ golian is by far the most important and most prevalent and

Croup of mares on the ranch of E. W. Roberts. Two of the mares on the extreme right are now in China, namely ANGELAYR 05235 and JOSEAYR 05425.

40 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE February, 1948 RED REX 9321 and RED LANCER 9320. Two young stallions sold by E. W. Roberts to go to China. Both are sons of REDMAN 8056.

the Chinese government are concentrating on its breeding with the Morgans. The Mongolian is everybody's horse and is used in about every capacity in which a horse can be used. Generals Tsui and Young took 14 Morgan mares and 12 of the stalls. Mighty clever, these Chinese. Generals Tsui Morgan stallions to China with them. They bought three and Young too, love Morgans. mares and three stallions from O'Neill Brothers of Manteno, The Chinese-Morgan program of breeding involves the Illinois, two stallions and one mare from Brunk Farms of breeding of Morgan stallions to Mongolian mares. They Springfield, Illinois, and vicinity, two mares and one stallion bought Morgan mares to foal more Morgan stallions to breed from the United States Morgan Horse Farm at Middlebury, to Mongolian mares, perpetuating a breed of horses that is Vermont. (Incidently E. W. Roberts of Los Angeles and in the experimental stage now, but please God, in the annals Hi-Pass, California, offered Gen. Tsui $1,000 profit on this of Horseology, will be a breed that has the characteristics stallion and Ed Roberts is not known as a dunce, he really of ruggedness, depth and most of all, the brain and the dis­ knows his Morgans), one stallion from M. O. Carlson of position as only a Morgan has. Lexington, Kentucky, three stallions from E. E. Gustason of As the "Philippine Transport" sailed out of the Golden Tama, Iowa, and six mares and two filliesan d two stallions Gate, my heart went with it. I knew all the time that I could from the Roberts Horse Farm of Hi-Pass, California. not be on it, but it was a lot of fun just wishing. (Can't I?) Bill and Eleanor Bovett of Newhall, California, owners of Maj. Gen. Tsui and Maj. Gen. Young, "Bon Voyage" and HEADLITE'S TOMBOY 8294, drove me up to San Fran­ may we be blessed with a return visit. And don't forget that cisco. We went on board the "Philippine Transport" at 1 I get the first filly,yo u promised, of the mating of the Mor­ P.M., Pier 26 on the Embarkadaro. gan and the Mongolian horses. Bonca san. The hold of a ship is not the most pleasant place to spend an afternoon to say nothing of about a six weeks voyage, but Gen. Tsui saw to it that all of the Morgans were "housed" on deck in specially built stalls where their health would not be impaired with foul air and daylight would brighten their spirit as well as add to their comfort. They could not have been more comfortable in their own stables. They had been loaded the previous day and had overcome their nervous­ ness. Even amid the screeching and clatter of the winches, the shouts of the stevedores and the hub-bub that is seem­ ingly necessary when loading ship, they stood munching hay as though they were seasoned ocean travelers. As I sauntered back and forth along the front of the stalls, they stretched out their necks to be nuzzled and petted and not once was there a semblance of temperament nor an at­ tempt to nip me. To one who loves Morgan horses, it was indeed gratifying to know that these animals were in the care of such capable and understanding men as Generals Tsui and Young. The stalls were not to Gen. Tsui's liking so he de­ layed sailing time until 10:00 P.M., while they rebuilt some Maj. Gen. P. C. Tsui

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MAI. GEN. TSUI REPORTS ON ARRIVAL OF MORGANS IN CHINA Maj. Gen. P. C. Tsui, Deputy Chief of the Horse Admin­ istration Bureau, Ministry of National Defense, China, wrote on December 31, 1947 to F. B. Hills, Secretary of The Mor­ gan Horse Club giving a report of the journey and the arrival of the Morgans shipped to China. Following are excerpts from his letter. "We left United States October 1 and landed at Shanghai October 22. Bad storms gave us a send-off in the Eastern Pacific and welcomed us in the Western Pacific. The horses stabled on deck took many a bath. One Quarter mare aborted, but the others stood the trip comfortably. The horses will remain at Shanghai until the end of Jan­ uary when they will be removed to the Northwest and the Southwest in the interior of China by airplane. MAGELLAN the Morgans. After a critical examination, they agreed that 8625 from the U.S. Morgan Horse Farm will be senior stal­ they liked best MAGELLAN and RED ROCKWOOD. lion at the Military Min-Sian Stud in Kansuh Province. RED Many students of the Agriculture School, headed by their ROCKWOOD 8775, bred by E. E. Gustason, Tama, Iowa, professor, came to look at the horses. 1 introduced them to will be senior stallion at the Military Sung-Ming Stud in the story and the best points of Morgan horses. You and the Yunnan Province. SENATOR BAIN 9167, purchased from members of the Morgan Horse Club will be most happy to Mrs. Helen Greenwalt, and RHYTHM RAMBLE 8255 from know that the firstMorga n horses to come to China made C. J. O'Neill, will also go to Min-Sian Stud. RED LANCER a fine impression. Enclosed are two photographs. One is 9320 from E. W. Roberts will go to Sung-Ming Stud. In all, MAGELLAN 8625. Standing before him, from left to right: seven stallions go to the Northwest and four to the South­ Col. C. L. Chang'the Chief of Sung-Ming Stud; Maj. Gen. west. Ten mares go to the Min-Sian Stud, Northwest, and Y. F. Liu, the Chief of Horse Administration Bureau N.C.; four to the Sung-Ming Stud, Southwest. Of the fourteen Col. T. T. Wang, the Chief of Ching-Chen Stud; Maj. Gen. mares, eight are in foal. F. C. Chang, the Chief of National Horse Administration It is unfortunate that one of the young stallions, RED REX Bureau, Nanking; Col. T. I. Chiu, the Chief of Yung-Tung 9321, purchased from Mr. Roberts, was so badly cut through Horse Ranch; Maj. Gen. Y. C. Yu; one sergeant who is hold­ the chest, as a result of jumping an iron fence, that he later ing the horse; and Maj. Gen. S. C. Wang, the Chief of Min- died. This is the only accident we have had with this ship­ Sian Stud, who is the new master of MAGELLAN. Gen. ment. Wang, one of the most experienced horsemen in China, was When we arrived in Nanking, we had a conference. It was delighted with MAGELLAN. attended by all the leaders of Horse Administration Units, The other picture is RED ROCKWOOD with Maj. Gen. such as National Horse Administration Bureau of Nanking, Y. C. Yu in the saddle. Gen. Yu was the firstChie f of Horse Horse Administration Bureau Northwest and Northeast, Administration Bureau when it was founded twelve years Military Studs, Military Horse Ranches, Military Stallion ago. He participated in our conference as chief advisor. Stations, Remount Stations, Military Veterinary College, Mili­ I am enclosing also my own picture which I send to the tary Horse Hospitals, Military Veterinary Laboratory and United States instead of myself, and wish a Happy New Year General Veterinary Supply Depot. to all my friends. When they later went to Shanghai with me they all liked MAJ. GEN. P. C. Tsui

42 THE MORGAN ORSii MAGAZINE February, 194S ILLINOIS BREEDER BELIEVES IN SHOW COMPETITION FOR MORGANS

Ih ELLSW OKTH RENO

Being a reader of the MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE for some time, I fully realize that you have been very tolerant in allowing the readers to express their views in regard to Mor­ gans. Some seem to think that the idea of breeding Morgans that can go in the shows and compete in the five gaited and fine harness classes is a preposterous idea. In view of this; I would like to toss in a bit of news that may interest a few at least. We have a young lady in our county that has been exhibit­ ing three and five gaited horses for the past few years. Her name is Miss Dorothy Ann Loring of Rushville, Illinois. SPRINGFEVER, chestnut gelding foaled 1'>43 Sire, COTTON HILLS. CHOICE S()')3, dam, RUGEE 0455s by CO HAWK 7457. Miss Loring needed a junior horse for 1947 so she made arrangements to take a chestnut Morgan gelding that be­ longed to Russell Kennedy of Camden, Illinois, and train and CHARLES READE was registered in The Morgan Horse show him this season. There were plenty of remarks about Register No. 3953, also registered in The American Trotting Miss Loring wasting her time thinking she was going to show Horse Register No. 8246. He was sired by ETHAN ALLEN a five gaited Morgan. She must have thought her horse JR., (473), also known as WOODWARDS ETHAN ALLEN. should have an appropriate name. Anyway she christened His dam was PRINCESS DEGMAR by DANIEL LAM­ her new mount SPRINGFEVER. BERT (102). Show season came around, SPRINGFEVER was shown in CHARLES READE sired trotters in the standard list. He juniorfive-gaited and junior fine harness open five-gaited sired high actors that won at Madison Square Garden and and open fine harness classes ladiesfive-gaited and in five- other leading shows of America. He was mated with a daugh­ gaited stake classes. He won tenfirst premiums , eight sec­ ter of SQUIRREL KING (No. 973) and produced the great onds and three third premiums. In a number of these classes PETER PAN. It is claimed that PETER PAN alone won over there were from eight to twelve entries. $10,000 in premiums. The champion roadster pair at the St. I heard several arguments and comments around the ring- Louis World's Fair in 1904 were sons of CHARLES READE. :ide, as to whether SPRINGFEVER was a Morgan or not. Their names were SOMETIMES and ALWAYS. I never entered many of these discussions,first becaus e The point I want to make is this, by selection we should SPRINGFEVER was doing a real good job and second, I got be able to breed Morgans that can be shown successfully as a lot more information by keeping quiet. I knew his pedigree five-gaited and fine harness horses. True enough they have and his sire and dam. There is only one cross in thefirst five tried to make too many different things out of Morgans, generations. which no doubt, is responsible for causing us to write rivers One well known breeder and exhibitor, that has sold sev­ of ink expressing our opinions as to type. After all none of eral of his products well up in the fourfigures, decide d he us have killed any of our Morgans and started out hunting could be eligible to register but from his conformation and for the true type that someone else claim they have. The performance he undoubtedly had a lot of good saddle horse cattlemen of the West would not be interested in five-gaited breeding in him. Another decided he was just a Morgan Morgans for to handle ranch stock. Why can't we breed the stepchild, just a Morgan in name only. There was no such type that meets our needs. We certainly have enough dif­ thing as a pure bred Morgan anyway. ferent types to select from. It seems to me that we have been Technically speaking this gentleman was right. But if we spending a lot of our time arguing about type, yelling about go to shaking saddle horse pedigrees we are sure to chase spots and Palminos and forgetting to show the public what out some Morgans. Likewise in some of our trotting horse this old time breed can do. I know of no better place than pedigrees. our county fairs to remind the public of the usefulness of this In view of these gentlemen's remarks, let us put it like old time breed, and I don't mean just halter classes. How this: The Morgan Horse Register identify their outcrosses long do we think we can interest the public by telling them with an "X" before their registration number. I wonder how the story of what JUSTIN MORGAN did a century ago and they identify their stepchildren? then wind up by saying we just have our Morgans broke to There must have been a day when breeders valued horse lead. Has your county fair any Morgan classes? If not, get flesh for what they could do, as well as, what breed they after the fair officials. Sure you may have to make some were identified with. There was a time when the Morgan sacrifices. They may want to see into your pocketbook. But blood that was in INDIAN CHIEF, BLOOD CHIEF, the what better place is there to advertise your product. If you DE JARNETTES and dozens of others did not seem to ruin have a Morgan that can jump, let some one jump him. If you the American bred saddle horse. The grand old horse have a stock horse get him in a stock horse class. If you have

February, 1948 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE 43 a saddle horse or fine harness horse get him in the class he NEW ENGLAND CHAMPIONS belongs in and shew him in the most attractive way possible. The New England Horsemen's Council held its annual Mr. are you breeding those sturdy built Morgans that can meeting on November 15, 1947 and presented championshin pull a feed wagon through a muddy feed lot; that can plow awards for the various breed and show classes in connectiol the garden; plant the corn and rake the hay, and last, but with their Class A point scoring program. Twenty-seven not least, take the family youngsters on a safe, easy, satis­ factory ride after the cows? When this country goes through horse shows are affiliated with the New England Horsemen's a period of readjustment and the farmer's dollar will not Council in this program. match the manufacturer's dollar,— that kind of a Morgan The following were the winners in the Morgan classes: will be an asset instead of a liability to the family sized farm. New England Grand Champion Morgan—THIRLSTANE Let me remind you, it hasn't been so long since gas ration­ TIP 8204 by TIPPERARY 7518 out of FRYAR 03105 by ing went into effect and the old $35.00 cow pony's value BILLY K. ALLEN 6602. Owned by Judith Shepard, Ballard- changed over night to the extent that he would go in a farm vale, Massachusetts. sale and outsell a good serviceable draft team. The young­ New England Reserve Grand Champion Morgan—UP­ sters used him, the family ran errands with him and today WEY BENN QUIETUDE 06391 by UPWEY KING BENN most any farmer considers a good using saddle horse a neces­ 8246 out of QUIETUDE 04271 by TROUBADOUR OF sity. WILLOWMOOR 6459. Owned by Judith Shepard, Ballard- Allow me to say I am not claiming any part in the breed­ vale, Massachusetts. ing or training of SPRINGFEVER so allow me to offer tribute New England Champion Morgan, over 1 5 hands—TOWN­ to whom tribute is due. Lester C. Clark is the breeder of SHEND SEALSELIA 05448 by SEALECT 7266 out of SPRINGFEVER. Thomas Brunk bred his sire. The late Jos­ HETTY ASH 04590 by ASHBROOK 7079. Owned by Mr. eph C. Brunk bred his dam and I believe I would be safe in and Mrs. Wallace L. Orcutt, Jr., West Newbury, Massa­ saying he bred or owned at least 50 percent of the ancestry chusetts. mentioned in his pedigree. I never had the pleasure of meet­ New England Champion Combination Morgan—UPWEY ing Mr. Joseph C. Brunk but I realize he lived in a day when BENN QUIETUDE 06391. he did not back a trailer up to the barn door and load in his favorite brood mare and drive over and spend the night with In the report of the National Morgan Horse Show at his Missouri neighbor, but he bred mares to CHARLES Windsor, Vermont, published in the November Number of READE. I do not know how he got KNOX MORGAN breed­ the Magazine, it was incorrectly stated that DYBERRY ing coursing through the veins of his Morgans but he man­ BILLY 9649 was the firstfoa l of this mare. Actually she has aged. I do not know how JUBILEE DE JARNEETE came to had seven foals. In 1939 and 1940 she produced a colt and "Cotton Hill" farm but I understand he spent his later days a fillyb y WYSOX 7458, in 1943, a fillyb y BENGAL 7934i there. I have been told that when Mr. Brunk decided to breed in 1944, '45 and '46 two filliesan d a colt by ARCHIE O* Morgans he took a train ride down to Chatanooga, Tennessee, 7856, and finallyi n 1947 DYBERRY BILLY by LIPPITT and landed back in Springfield with fiftycent s and an empty BILLY ASH 7724. stomach but he brought home Morgans, a band of mares and As reported, she was in the 100-Mile Trail Rides of the a stallion named CHETCO 4513 from whom SPRINGFEVER Green Mountain Horse Association from 1942 to 1946. She is a descendant. won the Heavyweight Division of the Ride in 1942, was 2nd I never met any of Mr. Brunk's neighbors, but I can in 1944 and 3rd in 1946. Taken all together, this is a re­ imagine if human nature is the same around Springfield as markable record of production and performance. it is everywhere else. His well meaning friends said, "Well, Joe is all right but don't you think he is just a little wacky over Morgans?" Be that as it may, Mr. Brunk sold Morgans all over the United States and to foreign governments. Yes, one of the contributors to the Morgan breed has passed on but the blood of those stylish little roadsters that he loved so much flows on. Last, but not least, I think we as Morgan breeders owe Miss Loring a vote of thanks for taking one of our Morgans and devoting her time and talent into developing it into a successful winner for 1947 Browning, Illinois

LIPPITT MISS NEKOMIA 04')3S by LIPPITT MORO 7622 out <»f NEKOMIA 044S9 by ASHBROOK 7079. 1st Prize Model Marc. 1st Prize Broodmare with foal. Her foal DYBERRY BILLY <>M>> won 1st Prize in the Foal Class, also.

44 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE February, 194! CONSTRUCTIVE SUGGESTIONS FROM horse, he could offer it for sale at the Morgan sale. We be­ PENNSYLVANIA BREEDERS lieve that this would also tend to purify the breed for the price would naturally be lower on stock that was not up to par, and this would create a greater interest for all breeders By M. P. WESTRICK to put forth their best efforts to improve their own stock so that it was worth whilefinancially t o breed the Morgans for We were very pleased to receive your letter of November sale. 24, explaining the results of the annual meeting of August 31. We believe that the Morgan horse is the best adapted horse Both my partner, Mr. D. F. Switzler, and myself heartily of any for the ordinary every day use for pleasure riding and agree on the plan as set forth, especially in having the affairs trail riding as well as for stock horses, and we believe that of the club as well as the magazine handled through an office with proper promotion their value can be increased. We can­ set up for that purpose, one that is not too elaborate but not stress too strongly that regardless of what plan you de­ efficient in operation. velop, honesty should be the "keynote" in dealing with pros­ While, atfirst thought, it would seem as though the regis­ pective buyers. A dealer or breeder's word should be accept­ tration fee approved is a little high, but on the other hand, ed as truth. So, we believe all transactions relating to buying the fact that an animal only needs to be registered once in its and selling should be taken out of the "horse trading" days life-time, it is probably not too much. and put on a sound, honest-to-goodness business basis. In May we offer a few ideas for consideration of the directors other words, if a Morgan breeder or owner has a Morgan, at the January meeting. First of all, it is our thought that the even though it is registered, that would not do credit to the magazine is one of the most important tools which can be breed, as a breeder he should tell the buyer exactly that and used for the promotion of the Morgan breed. In that con­ sell it as a pleasure horse only, or for whatever other purpose nection, we believe the magazine price should be raised to the horse might be useful for. In other words, a breeder $2.00 per year instead of $1.00 and we believe it should be should not try to purify his own herd by selling undesirables mailed at a regular time, every two months instead of every to an unsuspecting or inexperienced buyer unless he tells him three months as in the past. Also, it is our suggestion that just what he is selling. each member subscribe to as many magazine subscriptions We extend our best wishes to you for a successful year in as he can and donate them to horse lovers and friends that your work for the Club which you have undertaken, and we might be interested in the Morgan horse. In this way, it might add that we will assist you in whatever way we pos­ would not only get a wider coverage for the magazine but sibly can if at any time you would like for us to do so. would promote more interest and also be of more benefit from an advertising angle. We think that if this were done Carrolltown, Pennsylvania all over the United States, it certainly would put the maga­ zine memberships up to where it would be very useful. We believe that a letter should go forth from the club stating that a Morgan owner and horse lover had donated this mem­ bership to them. If they liked the magazine, they could be solicited for their own renewal the following year and if the plan were carried through, you can see where it should con­ tinually expand and keep the subscription list going higher. The wider use of a better magazine would, we believe, help sell Morgans to some of these people. We know of a lot of people that are just using ordinary saddle horses and we believe by this method many of them could be influenced to use Morgans. Another suggestion that we would like to make is that the Morgan Club should arrange to hold an auction twice yearly at convenient points throughout the United States so that people could look forward to buying or selling at these sales. These sales would, of course, be publicized in the magazine which would create interest previous to the time of the sale, and this sale should be run strictly on an honest basis so that every horse was sold with any known blemishes stated, so that the sale would build confidence in the breed and the breeder. Sales of this type, we believe, would go far toward keeping active buying and selling within the circle of Morgan owners and prospective owners. We believe, also, that a sale BLACK WINTER 9540 at 18 months of age, by FLYHAWK 7526 out of this type would make it easier to sell a Morgan at private of MIDNIGHT BEAUTY 04832 by WINTERSET 7403, bred by Clark sale because the would-be purchaser would know that if at Ringling, Lovelock, Nevada. Mr. Ringling likes them big and he expects any time, for one reason or another, he could not keep a this colt to be 15.3 hands and 1,200 lbs. at maturity.

February, 1948 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE 45 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE At the October meeting the officers and some of the Direc­ tors were instructed to give special attention to certain prob­ Devoted to the Interests of the Morgan Horse lems to report at the February meeting. A study of the By­ laws of the Club has been made and certain action taken to. VOL. VII FEBRUARY, 1948 NO. 2 modify them in details that will facilitate the work of th| Club. One matter which came up at the members' meeting in' A Quarterly — Subscription $1.00 a year in Advance August was the right to amend the By-laws. Heretofore this privilege rested entirely in the Board of Directors but in line DISPLAY ADVERTISING RATES with the discussion at Windsor, the Directors voted to repeal One page, $35.00—^ page, $20.00 — K page, $10.00 Article XXX which covered this matter and substitute for it

Y& page, $5.00 — One inch $2.50 a new amendment which gave the members the right of altera­ tion or repeal and the adoption of new By-laws. The new CLASSIFIED RATES By-law as adopted is as follows: Cash in advance: Three cents a word. ARTICLE XXX No advertisement to run over one inch in space. Amendments "All By-laws of the Corporation shall be subject to altera­ tion or repeal, and new By-laws may be made, either by the NOTICE TO BREEDERS affirmative vote of a majority of all the members of the Cor­ As of January 1, 1948 fees for registration and transfer in poration, given at an Annual Meeting or any Special Meet­ the American Morgan Horse Register have been raised to the ing, provided notice of the proposed alteration or repeal or following amounts: of the proposed new By-laws be included in the notice of To Members of such meeting or waiver thereof, or (except as otherwise ex­ the Morgan To pressly provided in a By-law so adopted by the members) by 0Hor.se Club ?

46 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE February, 1948 IS THE MORGAN HORSE OF TODAY BASKING IN THE SUNSHINE OF YESTERDAY?

I would much prefer to read all that I am about to relate Jls of today rather than go back to the year 1853—but maybe it will have the desired effect and, when you go out to feed tonight, it may start you thinking. When you take a look at the Morgan you think has every­ thing— or you would not own him—just how much of a chance are you giving him to show his true worth as com­ pared with our forefathers who went to great expense to bring out the values in this horse called the Original Amer­ ican Horse. I read in a book, published in 1857, entitled Moigan Worses by D. C. Linsley: . early in the history of the Morgan horse it was an admitted fact, that however small, he could not be beaten, where strength, speed and endurance were the test. When we see this same animal driven in harness, or ridden by the aged and infirm with perfect safety and confidence, and next see THE EVOLUTION OF THE HORSE him at a military review, mounted by the commander-in- chief, and displaying all thefire and pride imaginable; and 100 years closer to the original JUSTIN MORGAN than we after the lapse of nearly fifty years, witnessing the same re­ are today. markable traits in many of his descendants, we are con­ As quoted, however small or large, the Morgan horse of strained to admit, that blood is, indeed, of no small import­ yesterday could not be beaten and just to prove my point I ance in the business of horse-breeding. It should be well un­ am quoting again from Mr. Linsley's book as follows: derstood, that throughout the long life of the JUSTIN MOR­ "The Fair at Florence, Kentucky, in October 1855: Yes­ GAN (as well as that of his immediate offspring), want of terday was the day for the exhibition of horses. (You will size was the universal objection. No man of ordinary judg­ note it does not say Morgan horses.) In the ring of stallions ment could fail to discover his peculiar points of excellence, for harness, of four years old and upwards, the blue ribbon his oblique shoulders, high crest, fine ear, prominent and (highest premium) was tied on a dapple grey, but just then sagacious eye, perfect head, large and expanded nostrils, Champion BLACK HAWK, belonging to Messrs. P. & L. jtrong loins, long hip, deep and well-spread chest, high Melendy, of Hamilton County, Ohio, was brought in, and withers, short pasterns, strong and sinewy limbs, with all the the multitude immediately shouted, 'take it off,' 'take it off.' important muscles far surpassing in size those of any other It was accordingly taken off and put upon BLACK HAWK, horse of his weight ever seen in America. The fact that this and no judgment of the committee was more heartily ap­ horse has contributed more than any other animal ever did, proved by the spectators than this. Champion BLACK to the wealth of the United States, no honest man will deny, HAWK is of the Morgan stock, and closely resembles old but strange to say, in the face of all this, the cry is still heard, GREEN MOUNTAIN MORGAN in size, build, and car­ too small, too small. This reminds us of the man who sold riage. He is a small horse, but compactly built, indicates his hen, because she was too small, although she daily laid power and endurance, and in horseman phrase is 'big for his eggs of gold. We rejoice, however, that we live in a day when size.' So, also, when HALE'S GREEN MOUNTAIN ap­ intelligent men cannot so easily be made the dupes of inter­ peared on the show grounds at Louisville, Kentucky, in 1853, ested parties." he met with a cordial welcome, and the horse was greeted So you see this cry of "too small" was even then heard on his entering the exhibition ring, with such eager applause regardless of the fact there were in existence at that time as told, full plainly, that his form and his style of action many Morgans—just to mention the few I am below listing— were new, but were appreciated by the thousands of strang­ who were 15 hands high or higher: ers before whom he was moving. It is hardly necessary to say BLACK HAWK Foaled in 1833 little under 15 hands that he received the highest premium, as he had previously THE BARKER HORSE Foaled in 1833 15'/2 hands high done the same season at the Michigan State Fair at Detroit, ASHUELOT MORGAN Foaled in 1845 16 hands high and the Ohio State Fair at Dayton." 15 hands high BULRUSH MORGAN Foaled in 1845 From then on it was discovered the exhilarating effect of BAY STATE MORGAN 2nd Foaled in 16% hands high ADDISON Foaled in 1851 16 hands high showing horses—with Morgan horses competing and win­ BLACK HAWK PRINCE Foaled in 1851 16 hands high ning in all events—gave the American horse world its favor­ AMERICAN EAGLE Foaled in 1852 151/j hands high ite form of entertainment. BLACK HAWK NAPOLEON Foaled in 1852 16 hands high Yet today—almost a century later—the Morgan horse is Accepting Mr. Linsley as my authority, I couldfill severa l not being shown as he should. Is it because the Morgan horse pages with names of Morgans who were 15 hands high or of today lacks color, glamour—or what is it? It certainly higher—since his book, my source of information, is almost isn't the horse itself because, if you want style coupled with

•'ebruary, 1948 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE 47 beauty and endurance, you have it all done up in one pack­ pleasure of attending the 1947 Annual Meeting of The Mor­ age and labeled "The Morgan Horse." This Morgan horse gan Horse Club, Incorporated—where it was mentioned that isn't lacking in intelligence; we have the breeders and there this 1947 meeting was the best attended that the club has are trainers who will gladly help to do their job. As I see it, had in many years. (Was this too because of enthusiasm or. the only thing lacking is promotion. You know what most desperation?) Indubitably, the right force is in command si horse shows are asking for. Go in the show ring, whether it that a dynamic atmosphere can be breathed into the lung? be at your county fair or Madison Square Garden, and com­ of those of us who are most anxious to see to it that this pete with all breeds—don't wait for a "Morgan Class." If a Morgan horse retains his rightful and well-earned place. certain style of performance has been requested, train your Surely, now that the Morgan breed (as stated) is heading Morgan horse to give it. Don't allow the hierarchy, that has into the tail-end of 200 years of usefulness, new promise of been reluctant to lift itself above the lowest common de­ a more cooperative spirit should be given. I for one sincerely nominator of public taste, to say otherwise of a Morgan. If hope that out of all this, we will become consistent and get you only show him m band get him in the show ring. He will away from the spasmodic way of doing things—with the re­ demonstrate "that something" about a Morgan horse that sult that all Morgan horse owners and/or breeders will in­ will prove itself artistically revolutionary. Don't choke off his sist on a program of showing and thereby promoting this talent—let him show what he has. If you delay much longer Original American Horse that will be satisfying and com­ in showing your Morgan, I am fearful that all remaining will pelling to all of us. Once this is accomplished, produce cham­ be to meet at the old mill and hold pulling matches and race pions by showing your Morgan wherever and whenever pos­ to the bridge and back. Should you resort to this, however, sible and publicize him in every way possible, even by paint­ you will be unable to choke off his talent. What the Morgan ing his name and the fact that he is a Morgan horse on your horse has accomplished in endurance tests alone, ij performed stables. We Americans love a winner—you already own such by a certain other breed would have been publicized and a winner—and when this fact is known by others you will pictured far and wide throughout the nation. The Morgan have a well-beaten path to your door—but remember you horse can go all the way around the clock! Give him a break! have to put something into such a program if you expect to There really isn't any reason why we should "freeze" or take anything out. This horse business is truly a "sport of even "suspend" his inherent gifts. He can show with the best kings" and those of us who love horses in general and Mor­ of them! What I have above related about BLACK HAWK gan horses in particular agree that the effort will pay off and HALE'S GREEN MOUNTAIN is not intended as in­ some place along the line. Vaudeville is dead and buried— cidental embellishment—all Morgan horses have it in them. let's put the Morgan horse in "Grand Opera"! The only thing needed is to bring it out—before the public Yours for the Morgan horse, sincerely, at large. Take your Morgan horse or horses to the horse C. FRED AUSTIN shows and state and county fairs, yes — even to Madison Birmingham, Michigan Square Garden; convince the public that JUSTIN MOR­ GAN, BLACK HAWK, HALE'S GREEN MOUNTAIN and NIMISILA RIDING CLUB many others have returned in the form of your Morgan horse. Surmount the hazards of creative efforts! Get out and One of our members, Mrs. Elmer Schroeder of Canal Ful­ do something for this Morgan—the Original American — ton, Ohio, has recently purchased the two-year-old Morgan horse! If need be, make him glamorous! When I am able to stallion GLOHAWK 9555 from Mr. Merle D. Evans of pick up and read in a book published in 1857 such articles Massillon, who bred him. He is by HAWK JIM 7689 out of like I have above mentioned—just whom am I going to blame GLENEIDA 05023 by MANSFIELD 7255, and is creating in 194 8? Morgan horse owners and/or breeders? Surely, not much interest among our members. the Morgan horse! Of course, it may be necessary for you PATRICIA J. PARKER, to teach your Morgan horse just what is expected of him to Secretary do in a certain class to be shown—but once he knows this he will do exactly what is requested of him. During at least the past few seasons of horse showing there FOR SALE has been a growing demand for intelligent judging of Mor­ Sylvia of Marymont 06481 gan horses. As I have summed up the situation, judging can Beautiful Red Chestnut Mare either act as a drug, to drug us into stupid oblivion, or as an Sire: Benison 8213 Dam: Helen B. 04860 adrenalin to stimulate new vitality, broden our knowledge Foaled August 1943. 16 hands. Large star con­ and deepen our understanding of the Morgan horse we nected with wide strip extending to upperlip, cherish—but bow are we going about obtaining the proper both hind stockings white. Well grown, clever, method of Morgan horse judging? (Is not this the $64.00 sound and unblemished. question?) My answer is.- "A formula." Which accounts for Reason for selling—need money for college ex­ the enthusiasm, if indeed not desperation, by which I em­ penses. For further information write to barked on a program toward a workable "Standard" for the MISS ALICE R. STODDARD Morgan horse of today. Marymont Farm—R.F.D. 7 This Morgan breed of horses is heading into the tail-end Westminster, Maryland of the second century of the breed's existence. I had the

48 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE February, 194^ Continued jrom f>ii(|e 4u It was also voted to issue membership cards. A oeneral style was agreed upon and the secretary was instructed to have a proper card designed to be submitted to the individual directors for their approval before the next meeting. It was also voted to change the term of membership from the present annual basis to a calendar year basis. In other words, membership will be for calendar years beginning January 1 and expiring December 31. To accomplish this, members whose dues expire in the first quarter of 1948 will be asked to pay $5.00 for the calendar year 1948. Those whose dues expire in the second quarter will pay S3.75 to continue their membership to December 31. Those whose membership expire in the third quarter will pay S2.50, and those whose membership expires in the fourth quarter will pay SI.25 to continue their membership to De­ cember 31, 1948. A full discussion of the program looking toward the estab­ lishment of a breed office with a paid secretary took place. As a preliminary step in this matter, the officers were author­ ized to engage the services of a young man to assist the pres­ ent secretary until such time as a further step in the program was possible. The qualifications of quite a number of candi­ dates for this position were given careful consideration by the Board. Enclosed is a picture of my Morgan mare, DIXIE PRIN­ Various plans for the development of the MORGAN HORSE CESS. The judge gave herfirst place in the Morgan Mares MAGAZINE were presented and the Directors authorized the Division Three Years and Under Four, and Grand Champion officers to proceed in accordance with one program which Morgan Mare of All Ages in the Eastern Idaho District Fair was outlined. Further detail in relation to this will appear in of September 1947. subsequent issues of the Magazine. I thought you might be interested to know that this is the Preliminary discussions in regard to the National Morgan first year, for at least twenty years back, that there has been Horse Show to be held in connection with the Annual Meet­ a class for Morgan horses in this fair. Year before last my ing in late August or early September were discussed and daddy tried to get the fair directors to set up premiums for Mr. Frederick O. Davis, who was chairman of the Show Morgans, but was not successful in getting them to do so. Committee in 1947 was asked to again be chairman of the This year he tried again and the directors did set up a com­ Show Committee for 1948. Work on this problem will begin plete premium list for Morgan horses. immediately so that the publicity and notices to breeders and We invited all the Morgan owners we knew in Utah, exhibitors could be sent out much earlier relatively than was Idaho, and Montana to enter and show their horses. Not as the case in 1947. It is intended to publish complete details many came as we had hoped, but there was a fine showing in the May number of the Magazine. for the first year, anyway. The Directors engaged in preliminary discussion on many Mr. Ezra J. Fjelsted was the judge of horses. This was the other matters of importance looking toward action at later largest fair they have ever had—over 70,000 people attend­ meetings of the Board and at the annual meeting of members. ed. All of the stock were especially fine. There were entries The next meeting of the Board of Directors will be held at in the American Saddler, Quarter horse, Palomino, Morgan, the most convenient time for the majority as early in the Standard Bred, Thoroughbred, Clydesdale, Belgium, and Spring as possible. Percheron horse divisions. There were all conformation classes under halter. There were also classes for Western LARGE RANCHER SELECTS MORGAN Pleasure Horses, Western Stock Horses, English Pleasure STALLION TO PRODUCE COW HORSES Horses, and Children's Ponies. We surely do enjoy reading the MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE. Vail & Vickers of Los Angeles have purchased the Morgan We shall send you some pictures of our Morgans in harness stallion MAHAN FIELD 9297 to breed to their range mares as soon as we get some nice ones. Our Morgans are broke to for producing cow horses to use on their extensive Santa both ride and drive single or double. I ride DIXIE with Eng­ Rosa Island Ranch where they carry over 10,000 cattle. lish equipment and drive her single in the jogging cart. I am Most of the mares to which this horse will be mated are 13 years old. My daddy has just started driving our two three-quarter Thoroughbred. Morgan mares double in our cutter. I am hoping to be able MAHAN FIELD 9297 is by SONFIELD 7952 out of to handle them double before long. HELEN MALA 05199 by QUERIDO 7370, and was bred by Roland G. Hill, Tres Pinos, California. Miss ANN VAN ATTA Blackfoot, Idaho

'-ebruary, 1948 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE 49 'University of Michigan News Service

Dr. Ruthven holding his LIPPITT MORO ASH 80S4 which is at the head of his "Stanerigg" Stables, Ann Arbor, Michigan. This horse has had a marked influence on the Morgans in Michigan, and is generally considered an outstanding sire. He is by LIPPITT MORO 7622 out of LIPPITT SALLY ASH 045w> by ASHBROOK 7079 This horse is said to have 286 crosses to JUSTIN MORGAN and to carry about 14% of his blood.

HORSES ARE MY HOBBY By A. G. RUTHVEN "President, University of Michigan

There are several generally applicable reasons why every­ known as the Big Little Horse and was first given the name one should have an avocation. of Tigure. After the death of his owner he was named JUS­ The choice of a hobby, however, is usually determined by TIN MORGAN. He was a small horse, about 14 hands high the habitudes and aptitudes, and even idiosyncrasies, of the and weighed less than 1000 pounds. He had a short back individual. If you do not have a hobby do not laugh at the small erect ears, short stout legs and a broad forehead. He stamp collector, the bug collector, or the amateur golfer or died of an injury in 1821 at the age of 32. In 1921 a bronze gardener; the chances are he is pitying you. statue was erected in his honor and in 1939 he was me­ When people ask me why I have horses as a hobby my morialized by action of the Vermont Legislature, the con­ reply is usually—I am just doing what comes naturally. I am clusion of which reads: "Vermont is famous for men, women, the next to the last of a long family line of horse lovers. My maple sugar, and Morgan horses. The first are strong, the interest in the Morgan horse, however, requires a more elabo­ latter fleet. The second and third are exceedingly sweet and rate explanation. By training I am a biologist, a school teacher, all are uncommonly hard to beat." and a student of conservation, and these acquired character­ The Morgan breed displays the characteristics of the pro­ istics have long given me a particular interest in this animal. genitor—the "curious" colt of Mr. Morgan. The short back In 1790 a schoolmaster in Vermont journeyed down to is the result of the loss of a dorsal vertebra. The Morgan Springfield, Massachusetts, to collect a debt. He needed the shares this biological feature with the Arabian, these two money for, like most school teachers, he was hard up. Un­ breeds being the only ones with this characteristic. It differs fortunately, as he thought at the time, or fortunately, as it from the Arab in having more bone and more sturdy legs. later proved to be, the man in his debt had no cash and was For many years during its early history this horse was a compelled to give his creditor a sparkling and, as he was popular breed. It was truly a general purpose horse, being a described, a "curious" little colt, destined to make his owner reliable farm animal, a good roadster, and an excellent sad­ famous. dler. During the Civil War it was a very popular cavalry The schoolmaster, Justin Morgan, returned to his home horse, and has contributed valuable characteristics to such where the colt attracted much attention. He was evidently to artificial breeds as the Kentucky saddle horse, and the Stand­ develop into a small horse but one of great beauty and ard Bred horses, namely the trotters and pacers. As often strength. His early promise was fulfilled. As he matured he happens with domestic breeds, the Morgan was neglected became astonishingly strong and fleet, exhibited a good dis­ after a time for other varieties, but before it was lost the position, unusual intelligence, courage, and spirit, great powers United States Government and a number of fanciers rescued of endurance, and a prepotency which carried his excellence it. It is now increasing in popularity and the blood lines are through all future generations of his descendents. He was carefully recorded in a National Register. It may be said to

50 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE February, 1948" be the only truly American breed of horses. DEATI1 OF NOTED WRITER Only one who loves horses can understand the pleasure to be derived from association with the Morgan. The slogan of John Llervey is dead. Known to millions the world over for the Morgan enthusiasts is, "To Know a Morgan Is To Love articles under his pen name Salvator, the incomparable writer fi Morgan." In intelligence these animals are more like dogs of turf lore passed away at his home in Chicago late on the than like other horses. They are affectionate and tractable closing day of 1947, at 77 years of age. but at the same time animated and beautiful animals. Conceded to be the outstanding writer on, and historian The expression often heard that all horsemen are liars is a of Thoroughbred and Standard Bred horses, John Hervey calumny. It must be admitted, however, that most of them was likewise well informed on other breeds. He was a gifted are imaginative and proudly prejudiced. This is no less true writer, precise in his use of English and possessed the rare of Morgan fanciers than of others. It is best illustrated by the faculty of making readers see horses and races as vividly as explanations that have been concocted of the origin of JUS­ if they were present. TIN MORGAN. They are attempts to give him an aristo­ His greatest work was a 2-volume history of Thorough­ cratic ancestry which he does not need. There is no reliable breds, entitled "Racing in America 1665-1865," which will evidence that he was an off-shoot of Arabian or Thorough­ be a monument to him. As soon as that was published, he bred crosses. The best explanation of his sudden appearance was engaged by the Trotting Horse Club of America, Inc. is that he represented a mutation or, as it is more popularly to write the history of trotters and pacers. This work, pub­ known, a sport. The supporting evidence for this view is his lished in 1947, entitled the American Trotter, is a history of prepotency and striking biological characteristics. However, the Standard Bred horse. as is true of most domestic breeds, we will never be certain A wise horseman, a gifted writer, a great American, was as to his real origin, that is, the ancestors of JUSTIN MOR­ John Hervey. The world is better because of work done by GAN can never be known. As a matter of fact, it is not him. necessary to speculate in thisfield, for at least the owners of Morgans are satisfied to have them as they are and most anxious to preserve the race. I submit that the raising of these beautiful, intelligent, affectionate creatures is a satisfying avocation, at least for a horse lover, school teacher, biologist and conservationist. If anyone doubts this statement, in the words of a well-known actress, "Come up and see me sometime."

FOR SALE

Beautiful Cbestmtt Mare

ELF 06290 Foaled May Id, 1944 15:2 Hands Sire: Hudson X-8401 Dam: Doreen 04821

7or further information write to

C. E. WEBER 69 Mount Vernon St., Boston 8, Mass.

Nancy Wood of Danielson, Connecticut, and her half Morgan gelding CHET. She writes: "Ours is a one-horse farm, and CHET is that one horse. He does all the chores that require a horse — cultivating, Fine breed MORGAN COLTS for spring and fall mowing, raking—he likes to go and ride after the cows to bring them home from pasture. delivery. "After working all week, I doll him up on Sundays, as in Write for information the photograph, and he is transformed into a saddle horse. "He looks and acts differently under saddle—sometimes GEORGE M. HINCKLEY wants to show off. He hasn't any bad habits—doesn't even R.F.D. 1, Box 282, Provo, Utah nip — and is certainly gentle, but just as certainly, he is not cold blooded. Spirit is one thing he has plenty of."

February, 1948 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE 51 LET'S ALL RESOLVE That we will do everything possible to promote the Morgan breed to its rightful place at the top of the horse world. With the co-operation of all Morgan breeders working together with the Morgan Horse Club, Inc., a new era in the Morgan breed will be assured in 1948 and for years to come. MR. & MRS. F. O. DAVIS Windsor, Vermont "The home of Champions" P. S. Plan now to breed your mare to Upwey Ben Don 8843, the Vermont State Champion Morgan; or to Hilltop Prince 9194, who we have been told, carries as much Justin Morgan blood as any Morgan Stallion now living.

TOWNSHEND FOR SALE MORGAN HORSE FARM TOWNSHEND, VERMONT

^Breeders of the JARRON 9396 Sl'X UP 9371 SUN UP 9371 Flyhawk 7526 TRUE TYPE MORGANS foaled May 1946 Chestnut, flaxen mane and tail Winner 1946 Futurity Write for our Breeding Pamphlet Illinois State Fair Sentola 04555 by Penrod 6140 JARROf CongoN 939 68554 foaled May 1946 c_AT STUD Black with star | Sue Ann 05958 by Juzan 7895 PIXIE HAWK 05S82 J Flyhawk 7526 foaled Mav 1942 CORNWALLIS 7698 black | Polly Primni 05670 by Juban 7855 LIPPITT NEKOMAN 8330 Also some weanling, colts and fillies MILO F. MEASEL IVAN ROBINSON, MANAGER 41377 West 12 Mile Rd., Farmington, Michigan The Home of PLAINS KING 7684

52 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE February, 1943 BREEDER'S SUGGESTION TO SHOW COMMITTEE For Sale

I attended the show at Windsor, Vermont, and enjoyed it very much. I think we will plan to show next year. It is im­ possible to truck a brood-mare and foal so far—but we will have several grown horses anyhow. There is one suggestion 1 wish you would publish some­ time. At Windsor there was a champion saddle class—with the top two places going to geldings—which is a bit futile in a breed show. Let them have a saddle horse stake if they wish, but pick the actual champion of the show either from the breeding classes (stallions, foals, mares, etc.) or from the Justin Morgan performance class Even if there is a Junior champion—foals and yearlings, and a champion mare and champion stallion—it would be more of a help to breeders and future owners than to do it solely on a performance TEHACHAPI ROCK 9722 under saddle basis. There is too much depending on a shrewd Morgan Stud Colt rider or trainer that way. Foaled May 7, 1947, chestnut, small star, con­ nected short stripe, and snip, little white on left MABEL OW I N hind heel. Merrylegs Farm Sire: Tehachapi Allan 7910, by Querida 7370, by 171 Elm Street Bennington 5693, by General Gates 666. South Dartmouth, Mass. Dam: Bette Linsley 06438, by Linslev Captain 7643, by Linsley'7233, by General Gates 666. HAROLD E. ZUHARS 605 Burton Avenue Wichita, Kansas Jjppitt Farm AYRSHIRE CATTLE &: MORGAN HORSES Two exceptionally nice Morgan weanlings for sale they are stabled at the GREEN MOUNTAIN STOCK FARM RANDOLPH, VERMONT

Visitors always welcome Address all correspondence to ROBERT L. KNIGHT 17 EXCHANGE STREET, PROVIDENCE 1, RHODE ISLAND

February, 1948 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE 53 FOR SALE Limited stabling facilities and foals anticipated in 1948 make it imperative that some of my Morgans find homes elsewhere. The prices quoted should convince you that this is a reality and not a sales talk. All Morgans herein advertised for sale are: registered in A.M.H.R. under Rule 1 sound and in good health gentle and free from vice priced F.O.B., Lake Geneva being wintered "in the rough" All 2-vear-olds and under have been on grain daily since October. SKIPPER O 9779 foaled May 21, 1947. Splendid, blood bav with prominent star and four white ankles. Sire: Archie O 7856. Dam: Sally O 05299 by Billie C. Morgan ex Lady Russell. X This is a handsome colt which, although con­ siderably less than one year old is already a parade horse and a show-off. Halter broken. This boy has DONNA DEE 06812 a short, deep middle and a leg at each corner. 1st Prize filly foal at the 1946 Illinois State Fair. By JUZAN 7895 and Short,fine hea d and ears. From present indica­ out of BLACK DEE 04S33 by HERODON 7611. Owned by J. Roy tions he should mature at 15 hands. Price $80.00. Brunk, Springfield, Illinois. DANNY O 9780. Brown colt with a star. Foaled May 16,1947. Sire: Archie O 7856. Dam: Dollie O, which is a full sister to Sally O above. I refuse to pull any punches on this boy. If you like his sire, Archie O, you will like him, as a miniature edition. Fine, short head and ears, prom­ inent, alert eyes and "handmade" all over. He will amply reward every hour of skill and patience you devote to him. Should mature at 15 hands. Halter broken. Price $80.00. DIANA O 07024. Brown filly. Foaled April 15, 1946. Sire: Archie O 7856. Dam: Dollie O 05194. This girl is just brown, no white except a little strip on one hind coronet. She is being "ground broken" to single harness and bridle and learns quickly and eagerly. This is a very nice looking filly which I am very sure I am always going to be proud to have bred. Anybody who likes the true Morgan temperament will like her because she has it in a very marked degree. Expect her to ma­ ture at about 15-1. Her price is $150.00. LASSIE HUDSON 05871. Bav mare. Off hind fet­ lock white. Foaled April 15, 1942. Sire- Archy Hudson 7098. Dam: Sally O 05299. Including Lassie, we have four definitely "fam­ ily mares," any two of which match well when hitched double, except this mare. Being the odd one, she is for sale. Well broken to ride and drive single. Likes people and gets along with all kinds. Quiet, dependable and a Morgan all through Priced at $200.00. Your most rigid and critical inspection of these LIPPITT BYFIELD 8210 by MANSFIELD 7255 out of LIPPITT animals is invited. TRILBY ASH 04731 by ASHBROOK 7079. Owned by J. E. R. Cardinal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. At the National Morgan Horse Show this S. P. TAGGART stallion was 3rd prize Model Stallion, 4th prize Stallion Shown under Saddle and 4th prize Stallion Shown in Harness. Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

54 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE February, 1948 Ni»^*90.6

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THE UNDERSTANDING I IEART OF The above photo shows in the center PATSYAYER nuzz­ A MORGAN HORSE ling PACHECO and needless to say that they have been con­ stant companions. PACHECO is shown below, posing as a J. VICTOR PINNEEL model stallion.

On the western slope of the Tecate Divide, 57 miles east of San Diego, on U.S. Highway 80, atop the mesa, lies the Roberts Horse Farm at Hi-Pass, California, where only reg­ istered Morgan horses are bred and raised. The ranch is ad­ jacent to the Mission Indian Reservation and 1 }y2 miles north of the Mexican border. Last summer Ed Honaker, co-superintendent, noticed that PACHECO, a light chestnut Morgan gelding with flaxen mane and tail who ranges with the mares, had not showed up at the mangers during feeding time with the other horses. He set out in search of this gelding and up in the corner of the mare pasture, of some 80 acres, he sighted PACHECO under a tree. On the ground lay another horse and when he drew closer, found it to be PATSYAYER, a little two-year- old filly,bu t her head and upper neck were swollen almost twice normal size, very nearly beyond recognition. Exam­ ination showed that she had been bitten by a rattle-snake, had fallen and unable to get up, PACHECO had refused to leave her. Immediate aid was given PATSYAYER and with careful nursing, she fully recovered, PACHECO always hovering near his charge. After the excitement was over, Ed Honaker figured back that it must have been four days since he had noticed the TO HORSE OWN ERS filly or the gelding at the mangers. What went on in that Your Penny post card for MILLER'S new FREE upper pasture is any one's guess and I am not going to say catalog saves you plenty of money on English that PACHECO foraged for the fillya s well as himself, but and Western saddlery, harness, etc. Finest qual­ ^ it is certain that he did not leave her and neither suffered ity equipment, fully illustrated and described. Write today. from lack of food. I have heard of the devotion of one dog for another but this is my first, first-handhors e story of this MILLER HARNESS CO., INC. Dept. MG-18, 123 East 24th St., N. Y. 10, N. Y. kind.

THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE 55 February, 1948 A Family "SUCCESS STORY"

At his first show — 1947 National Morgan Horse Show

SPRINGFIELD 8421 took

3rd Prize Stallions in Harness 3rd Prize Stallions under saddle 6th Prize Model Stallions

His only offspring shown were:

SPRINGLET 06887-1st Prize Yearling Fillies CHIEF WABAUNSEE 8501 and his owner, George S. Hossack of Sidney, Nebraska, at the finish of the 100-Mile Ride, Sidney to TOWNSHEND LADY SEALECTAFIELD — Cheyenne, Wyoming, in 1947. He is a six-year-old by AGAZIZZ 7700 out of MAY ROCKWOOD 04801 by ROCKWOOD 7423. 2nd Prize 1947 Foals THE MORGAN STALLION ARCHIE HUDSON His half-sister MANZANITA 05937 had one 7098 IS NO MORE First, four Seconds, one Third and one Sixth. The Morgan stallion, ARCHIE HUDSON 7098 has passed Another half-sister, SEARCHLIGHT'S SERENA to his reward, past 32 years old and sound. ARCHIE HUD­ SON was by ARCHIE L. 6941, and he by DART 5130. 06562 took 3rd Prize for Two-year-old Mares. ARCHIE HUDSON'S dam was TURVY HUDSON 03835 by FRED HUDSON 4541. They were individuals (Morgan) His dam, PARAGRAPH 04027, was 5th in Class equalled by but few breeders. for Mares with two of Produce. ARCHIE HUDSON was foaled in Iowa, the property of Rev. Herman Bittner. Both sire and dam were bred by the Ttt OS UJ late J. J. Lynes of Waverly, Iowa. •%, "X "%, I believe the skeleton of DART 5130, bred by Mr. Lynes, We have for sale a handsome, well-grown is in one of the museums in New York City, and not too long weanling half-brother of SPRINGFIELD whose ago someone made a check and found that it had one less vertebra bone. The family of horses back of ARCHIE HUD­ sire, LIPPITT SAUL MORO 8169, is a half- SON were all work horses operating the large black dirt brother of the famous LIPPITT MISS NEKOMIA farms near Plainfield, Iowa. I saw eight pure bred Morgan mares (and they looked like Morgans) on a big corn picker. 04938. Mr. Lynes remarked, "Looks like hard work for those little mares, but it doesn't seem to hurt them.'J Such a family of Morgans we Morgan breeders and fanciers should be proud of. MEETING WAT E RS ARCHIE HLIDSON was of the true type — short ears, wide head, wonderful crest, and on the nearest living speci­ R. F. D. 2 men to the statue of JUSTIN MORGAN on the U. S. Mor­ gan Horse Farm I have ever seen. He left hundreds of foals SPRINGFIELD, VERMONT from all kinds of mares, that carried the true Morgan char­ acteristics.

C. J. O'NEILL Manteno, Illinois

56 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE February, 1948 R. S. POP SENTNEY

TABLE TOP STOCK FARM 536 East Sherman Street HUTCHINSON, KANSAS Phone 2132 OFFERS FOR SALE

PURE-BRED MORGANS Of All Ages

I have 27 head of thefinest bunch of regis­ tered horses I have ever owned or looked at. Any buyer who wants to start a small Morgan herd can get a top foundation here. HIGHLAND LINDSU 05569 ridden by Mrs. George S. Hossack of Sidney, Nebraska, at a recent Denver Horse Show. The mare placed 4th in the Stake Race against 38 of the best roping and rodeo quarter- horse competitors, and she was fairly heavy with foal. She is by These are all registered under Rule 1, LINSLEY CAPTAIN 7643 out of HIGHLAND LADY 05120 by HIGHLAND LAD 7060. and include: 3 Stallions ADVERTISING IN THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE BRINGS RESULTS Mares: 3, 4, 5 and 6 Frank H. Pletcher of South Pasadena, California, reports year olds, all broken to that as a result of his advertisement in the August Number saddle and some to he has made the following sales: PATTY VERMONT MHR 06836, foaled February 20, harness 1946, purchased by Dr. and Mrs. H. B. Rigby of Rexburg, 2 year old filly Idaho, for $1,000. PATTY was the "Blue Ribbon"filly under two at Los Angeles County Spring Fair—1947 Yearling fillies MARDY VERMONT MHR 07076, foaled February 1, 1947, purchased by E. Barclay Brauns of Wenatchee, Wash­ Weanling colts and fillies ington, for $600.00. These fillies are by RED VERMONT MHR 7893. The dams, DAWNGLO 05655, is also the dam of the young Come to see them. If you cannot come write for palomino show stallion MIDNIGHT SUN MHR 8925, PHA 2824, PHBA 5922, a "Blue Ribbon" winner owned by At­ full particulars. Every animal is priced to sell. torney Salisbury of Los Angeles, California, and BELLE OF VERMONT MHR 06513 sold as a weanling to Eugene Wilhelmy for $750.00.

February, 1948 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE 57 m BROOD MARE FOR SALE UPWEY KAY JARN No. 05777 Foaled April 25th, 1941. Sire: Upwey King Peavine No. X-8074. Dam: Jarnetta No. 04735, by Jubilee King No. 7570. ARCHIE "O" This is a very lovely mare; nice chestnut color with strip. Sound, gentle and a good disposition; 15-2 hands, 1050 pounds. Broke to both saddle and harness. Morgan Type Elite This mare has had three foals in the past three years, but is not bred to foal in 1948. Her last foal was born October 11th, 1947, and will be weaned about March 15th, Breed your better Morgan mares to 1948, at which time mare can be removed by the buyer. This fine mare is priced at only $600.00, F.O.B., Osceola Mills. ARCHIE "O" The first check for ten percent of the above price will reserve this mare until her present foal is weaned. CLAYTON WILLIAMS Phone 3652 or 3284 Osceola Mills, Pa. Osceola Mills, Pa. Phone 3652 or 3284 Nov. 17, 1947 Dear Charlie: Would you kindly sign the enclosed application For Sale for the service of UPWEY KAY JARN, the chest­ REGISTERED MORGANS nut mare that has thefilly by ARCHIE "O." The filly foal is doing very well, and fillingHIGHWOOD'S out MAID 05529. Chestnut mare like a real Morgan should. I think more of it every foaled 1938, bred to Major R.M. 8011, she by Sea day. ARCHIE "O" sure is a real breeding horse. Gull 7979 out of Montana Maid 04655, De Jar­ nette breeding. Thanking you for past favors, I remain PINE SPICE J.H. 06948. Chestnutfilly, foale d Yours truly, 1946, by Joseph Hudson 8817 by Agazizz 7700, out of Highwood's Maid 05529. CLAYTON WILLIAMS ONE CHESTNUT FILLY, foaled 1947 by Jos­ eph Hudson 8817 out of Highwood's Maid 05529. APRIL J.H. 06947. Chestnutfilly foale d 1946 by Joseph Hudson 8817, out of J E L 06354 by Correspondence invited. Major R.M. 8011, out of Carol by Revere. ' 'Morgan The Horse That Made America' LOVELY L 06519. Brown mare foaled 1944 by Lobo 8116 out of Lovely Lady 05064. Send for free copy of "Shades of Justin Morgan" ,™ T. ALLAN 9530. Chestnut stud foaled bred b info' r y Heibert Bros., by Tehachapi Allan 7910, out of Maggy Linsley 04802. C. J. O'NEILL Joe N. Maycock MANTENO, ILLINOIS Gillette, Wyoming

58 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE February, 1948 • — *-,-._•: I':

A band of mares and foals on the Illinois farm of C. J. O'Neill.

AT STUD WHY NOT Registered Morgan Stallion KNOW HOW? OAKLAND 8992 Age 4 years

True Morgan type. Chestnut color. Wonderful disposition. As a 3-year-old placed fourth in model stallions and third in sire with get at National

Morgan Show. OAKLAND is a great-grandson GAITING STOCK HORSES TRICKS of Mansfield and his dam Redfern is a full sister to LEARN EXPERT Mansfield. CARE — MANAGEMENT — TRAINING

FOR SALE! Two registered weanling stud colts THROUGH THE by OAKLAND School of Applied Horsemanship Break Colts; Gait Show Horses; Teach Tricks; Train STEPHEN P. TOMPKINS Stock Horses; Make Safe, Reliable, Pleasure Summer Address Winter Address Horses; Correct Dangerous Faults Bar T Farms Pineholm Stables SEND FOR FREE BOOK Deerfield, N. H. Gloucester, Mass. ANIMAL LOVERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Box M-111 Tarzana, California

MORGAN HORSES—Choice colts for sale. B. M. KEENE, JR. 1000 W. 64th Street Indianapolis 44, Indiana

February, 1948 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE 59 Have you been looking for an Outstanding True-Type

MORGAN COLT?

OAKLAND S992 by LADDIE S4ol out of REDFERN 04360 by BEN­ Here is your opportunity to get a rare concentra­ NINGTON 5b93 owned by Mr. and Mrs. Stephen P. Tompkins, tion of true-type Morgan in a young colt. His Gloucester, Massachusetts. The picture on Page 9 of the November Number alleged to be OAKLAND was in error. This horse won 4th name is Westfall Billy Blaze, Registered No. 9696, in the Class for Model Stallions and 3rd in the Class for Stallions born March 26, 1947. Lie is sired by Lippitt Billy Shown with two or more of their get at the National Morgan Horse Ash 7724, who is by Ashbrook 7079, out of Lip­ Show in Windsor. pitt Sallie 04565. His dam is Lippitt Betty Ash 04784 by Ashbrook out of Lippitt Trixie X-04695. NEW HAMPSHIRE EXPERIMENT STATION Billy Blaze traces four times to Ethan Allen 3rd TO BREED MORGANS and two times to Ethan Allen 2nd in four genera­ tions. He is offered for $500 f.o.b. the farm. A cooperative agreement has recently been signed by the New Hampshire Experiment Station and the U. S. Depart­ ment of Agriculture for experimental work with Morgan horses. The immediate cooperative agency for the govern­ ment is the U. S. Morgan Horse Farm, Middlebury, Ver­ mont. A Morgan stud is being established at the University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire. This is the third one in New England to thus establish a stud of Morgan horses, as the Connecticut and Massachusetts Experiment Stations have had similar work and studs at Storrs, Connecti­ cut, and Amherst, Massachusetts. The University of New Hampshire, under cooperation with the New Hampshire State Racing Commission, has a fine stable and layout for breeding light horses. They have had MELYSSES 7898, a son of ULYSSES 7565, for some years. Under this new cooperative agreement with the ex­ periment station the Morgan Horse Farm loans two Morgan mares to New Hampshire for this work. The mares are We also offer a young fillygree n broke. Her name EVADNE 04870, daughter of MANSFIELD 7255, and is Westfall Brave Beauty, Registered No. 06570, KITTS 05588, half sister of the premier stallion MENTOR. foaled June 9, 1945. Her sire is Indian Brave 8186, EVADNE is in foal to a son of CANFIELD, while KITTS by Cornwallis, out of Hepatica. Her dam is Lip­ is in foal to the stallion PANFIELD 9206, a young sire that pitt Betty Ash 04784 who won the Silver Cup and will be used quite extensively at the Morgan Horse Farm Blue Ribbon at the Sussex County Horse Show this coming spring. in 1938. She is also the dam of Billy Blaze. A Other station institutions are considering the addition of promising youngster offered at a favorable price such work at this time, and it is anticipated that much good because we need stable room. will come from these cooperative projects for both state and Federal departments. This work is in line with the increased interest in the use and production of Morgan horses all over WESTFALL FARM the United States. It is particularly important in those sec­ Located on the Clove Road,Montague,N.J. tions where the horse is entering so actively into the recrea­ tion program. Post Office R.D. 1, Port Jervis, N. Y.

60 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE February, 194| For Sale! Six stud colts—ages from 1 to 3 yrs. All registered, chestnuts with white markings, some with flax manes and tails. Sire, Agazizz 7700. A\ erage price, about $200.00 each.

A few proven brood mares, bred to foal in Mav. For sale now or later with eolts at side and bred back. Average price, about $400.00 each. Robert Tynan, Jr. STELLA, NEBRASKA

REAL MORGAN COW HORSE OFFERING FOR SALE I am sending you a snapshot of myself and a real Morgan cow horse. This was taken by one of my friends as I was leaving the city after making a delivery of some fat cattle. This horse is a grandson of a Morgan mare shipped to the Oregon State Fair several years ago by "Heinz" the Pickle man. He is one of those horses that is always ready to do his job—lots of speed, power and endurance. The picture shows him to be black, but he is a dark golden brown, weighs 1100 and gaited if you wish. I am getting some very good colts from ABBOTT 7704. The Morgan is the only horse as far as I am concerned that has everything it takes for my work. H. A. SNIDER Box 26 La Grande, Oregon

DAWNGLO MHR 05655 Palomino Horse Breeders Assoc. 335 SPRINGFIELD S421 Foaled May 30, 1939 Sire: Night Tide 8038, he by Tiffany 7517, he by Mans­ This young stallion has given much satisfaction to his field 7255, he by Bennington 5693 owner, Mrs. Frances H. Bryant. Only two of his foals were Dam: Ishawooa MHR X-05494, she by Linspar 750,8, he shown in the National Morgan Horse Show at Windsor. by Lindsley 7233, he by General Gates 666 SPRINGLET 06887 won the Yearling Filly Class, while This mare has produced four outstanding foals by dark- TOWNSHEND LADY SEALECTAFIELD was second in colored sires. Two of these foals were well-marked flaxen chestnuts, and two palominos. (Fourfillies b y RED VER­ the Foal Class. MONT, and one colt.) In the report of the show published in the November Golden chestnutfilly with flaxen mane and tail foaled Number it was incorrectly stated that TOWNSHEND Feb. 6, 1948 at side by RED VERMONT, nicely marked. LADY SEALECTAFIELD was by CORNWALLIS. This DAWNGLO is 15 hands, weighs 1050 lbs. Sound and filly out of TOWNSHEND SEALECTA by SEALECT was gentle. bred and exhibited by Townshend Morgan Horse Farm. FRANK H. PLETCHER SPRINGFIELD himself won 3rd Prize in Class for Stal­ 2018 Stratford Ave., South Pasadena, Calif. lions under Saddle, 3rd in Stallions Shown in Harness and SYcamore 9-4704 6th in the Model Stallion Class.

February, 1948 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE 61 FOR SALE

PRINCESS JULIE X-06571, bay mare,

foaled 1944, 14 hands. Sire: LEE'S KING by

BOURBON KING. Dam: MISTRESS OF SUR­

PRISE X-05759 by INDIAN KING.

DELAWARE CHIEF X-8571, chestnut

gelding, foaled 1939, 15 hands. Sire: LEE'S

KING by BOURBON KING. Dam: ALOLA 04245

by ALLEN H. 6527.

HARRY C. BARNES EDGEBORO FARM R.D. 2, West Chester, Pennsylvania

NOBLE GANO b94b3 by GEORGE GANO 40691 by GAMBETTA WILKES 4659. The dam of GAMBETTA WILKES being JEWELL by VERMONT 104 by DOWNING'S VERMONT by BLACK HAWK 5 by SHERMAN MORGAN by JUSTIN MORGAN.

Of course most of the Standard Bred horses have many crosses of Morgan blood. My horse so resembles your regl istered Morgans in his conformation and coloring being a blood bay with no white marking and his pedigree is rather interesting. M. ROMBERGER 1548 N. 34th Street Milwaukee 8, Wisconsin

McBOY 8505 ridden by Bob Brunk, placed 2nd in the Junior Division of Iowa 100-Mile Ride. He is by McALLISTER 7896 and out of MA­ DONNA 05191 by GO HAWK 7457. Owned by Mrs. Lois Emrick of Springfield, Illinois.

MONTE L. S423 Sire: ^Sire: Romanesque 7207 Major R.M. SOU ^Dam: Dorothy D.H. 04700 Dam: c Sire: Jubilee King 7570 Jumina 04848 \ Dam Allana 044S5 Owned by 'Mr. and Mis. T Jl. Rex Costa Mesa, California

62 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE February, 19-1 FOR SALE "WALLENDON" AMHR 07:3

Chestnut stallion, f. Sept. 28, ll>47 Star, snip and hind pasterns white

ULYSSES ULENDON \ ALLENDA (_ by Capt. Morgan WALLENDON ^ MANSFIELD . WALLA WALLA j DEWDROP { by Gen. Gates ULENDON has been an outstanding show stallion in the East in recent years, and

WALLA WALLA is full sister to GAY MAC, an out­ ROYCE 7748 by WINTERSET 740.1 out of POTENA 0444S by MOR­ standing stallion in the West GAN STAR ON')I. Head of the stud of Clark Ringling, Lovelock, Nev.

Tor further iidoimalion

DR. RUSSELL E. SMITH 73 North Main Street KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK HAVERHILL, MASS. I hope that you will be able to keep up the good work of spreading the gospel of New England horse sense. For what we think of as being a part and parcel of New England would have been impossible without the little bay horses with the black manes and tails. For, like their owners, they could do anything. They were seldom fat, for they, like their owners worked hard, and food was not wasted. But, whether they were pulling what would be a good load for a horse twice their size, or whether they were hauling the family to church, or to town, they did it willingly and well. Sometimes I think that, if more of us worked with horses, and really appreciated them as they should be, that we could learn a lot about living that is left out of our lives. Certain it is that the generations who grew up with horses did not have to be taught to get along with their fellow man, nor did they have the difficulties that beset the present generation of youth. Consideration of ones horse inevitably leads to con­ sideration of others with whom one has to work or play. But maybe I'm old-fashioned. My dad used to say that he would be the last of the family to own horses. He is wrong, for, even though this is but a hobby farm, there is a horse—large part Morgan—there. For what is the use of having a few Dot S Birdie 06080 Powerful 8415 Dot S Duke x07169 acres if there is no horse there? Anyway, keep up the good A pasture view taken in 1947. Duke is seven -work, and let's not forget that, without the little Morgan, eighths Morgan and will be gelded and kept as there never would have been that which we think of as typi­ cally New England—not to say anything about the rest of a cow horse. We have two 1947 filly colts and the country! one horse colt left that we would sell. FRANK J. SPOFFORD SUTTER RANCH Dorokamok Farm 425 Kenoza Street 408 Fourth Natl Bank Building Witchita 2, Kansas Haverhill, Massachusetts

February, 1948 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE 63 STAREDA 04834 placed 2nd in the Lightweight Division of the Iowa 100-Mile Trail Ride, with Miss Eloise Smith in the saddle. She is by HERODON 7611 and out of MRS. LEWIS 03540 by CHAS. READE 3953. Owned by Thos. T. Brunk, Springfield, Illinois.

FOR SERVICE **>•&>• A chestnut Morgan stallion ROUBIDOUX 8342

Sire: Agazizz 7700 Dam: May Rockwood 04801 COTTON HILL'S CHOICE 8093 Height: 15:1 Weight: 1150 Excellent disposition and good action

Location—1/2 miles east of Welshfield on gravel Chestnut, light mane and tail. Star and strip road. 30 miles east of Cleveland. M. M. BORKHOLDER l left hind ankle white. A double grandson Route 2, Burton, Ohio

of Jubilee King that has proven himself a NEW OHIO OWNER work horse, trick horse, saddle horse, fineM. C. Pecsok of Peninsula, Ohio, with his daughter, Nancy, holding their first Morgans—a weanling filly ROYAL ROSE 07102 and yearling stallion TRITARON 9342. Both harness horse, prize winner and sire of prizewere bre d by J. R. Brunk, the colt being by his outstanding sire CONGO 8354, and the filly by ALLEN ROYAL 8498 winners. and out of the great producing mare BLACK DEE 04833.

What else could he be hut a Morgan?

ELLSWORTH RENO, Owner

BROWNING, ILLINOIS

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Pedigrees, Racing Records, Bookings to Stallions, Brochures, Public Relations, etc., J. Roy Brunk's granddaughter up for afirst ride on one of grandpop's best mares, BLACK DEE 04S33 Now 14 years old, she has produced and publishers of Rloodstock magazine. 11 foals. She is by HERODON 7611 and out of SENTOLA 04^55 by PENROD 6140. The Bloodstock Agency of California FOR SALE — REGISTERED MORGANS One mare, two stud colts, two-year-olds. One yearling(Jos. HERNANDEZ, Directing Owner) filly. All from good blood lines. 954 So. La Brea Street, Los Angeles 36, Calif. CHRIS A. HINCK 9397 Lemon Ave., La Mesa, California YOrk 0373 VErmont 8-6157 HIDDEN HUNGER EVER SEE A HORSE EAT DIRT ? Many Well Fed Horses Eat Dirt, Tree Bark, Gnaw on Feed Boxes, and Otherwise Show a Craving for Missing Minerals. The Answer Formula 49 What do Minerals Accomplish ? Aid digestion A specially blended combination of 18 organic and Give added benefit from feed inorganic minerals usually missing from common Regulate and accelerate normal growth Provide greater endurance feeds. Improve coat, mane, and tail Develop sound hoof and bone structure OUTSTANDING breeders and trainers A SPOONFUL A DAY of concentrated FORMULA throughout the country feed their horses minerals 49 is easy to feed by sprinkling over the regular for maximum development and performance. You rations. A three-pound cartoon will last three can obtain the same results of feeding required months and satisfy that craving and need for miss­ minerals with concentrated FORMULA 49. ing minerals. FORMULA 49 (Registered and labeled by Indiana State Chemist, Department of Agricultural Chemistry) INDltAIN^MINERALPRODUCTS CO. (Clip and Mail) P. O. BOX 363, INDIANAPOLIS 6, INDIANA Please send three-pound cartons of con­ TO_ centrated FORMULA 49 at $2.00 per carton. (Plus $ .15 west of Rockies.) address [ ] Payment enclosed—Postage prepaid [ ] Send C.O.D., I will pay postage city and state

iibruary, 1948 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE 65 REMOUNT PROGRAM AS IT STANDS

On March 25, 1947, Honorable Francis Case of South Dakota was advised by the Secretary of War that orders had been issued for the liquidation of the Army Horse Breeding Plan inasmuch as the need for horses in the Army had prac­ tically disappeared. Mr. Case thereupon, after conference with the Secretary of Agriculture and the chairman of the Executive Committee of this association, drafted and intro­ duced in the House of Representatives a bill providing for the transfer of the Army Remount Service, with its records, property, real and personal, and civilian personnel, to the Department of Agriculture. The bill was passed by the House of Representatives on June 16, 1947, without a dissenting ,HWI vote. In the Senate the bill was sponsored by Honorable Wayne Morse of Oregon, but after considerable discussion on the Stallions owned by J. C. Jackson, Harrison, Montana. RED RACER floor it was decided not to press for a vote in the closing days 8919 and KEN CARMEN 7815. RED RACER is by DELBERT 7707 of the session, as it was understood that Sen. Elmer Thomas out of KATELINA 05260 by CHIEF BUGLER 6992. KEN CARMEN is by JUBILEE KING 7570 out of HERODA 04243 by ALLEN KING of Oklahoma intended to propose an amendment to the bill 7090. which would have excluded the military reservation of Fort Reno, Oklahoma, from the transfer. As a matter of fact the Senator from Oklahoma did ask unanimous consent for ref­ erence of the bill to the Committee on Agriculture and For­ estry of the Senate for further consideration. To that the Senator from Oregon objected as being unacceptable to the FOR SALE Senate Armed Services Committee. The bill remains on the Senate calendar for consideration during the early days of REGISTERED MORGANS the Second Session of the 80th Congress in January, 1948. In the interim, the Remount Service remains in the War De­ BROOD MARES & COLTS partment, to which a limited amount was appropriated dur­ ing the closing hours of the Session for the operation of the Service. LITTLE'S MORGAN HORSE FARM ROCKLAND, MAINE THE SARATOGA RIDE

Historic Saratoga, traditionally associated with the health and welfare of the American horse, girds itself for the out­ standing horse event of the year—the Saratoga Ride. Under the sponsorship of the Saratoga Stock and Trail Horse Club, Inc., the third annual ride emerges as the out­ FOR SALE standing trail ride in New York State. Forty miles in length, MISSOURI CHAMPION 9458. Foaled October 3, 1946. the ride encompasses the scenic beauty of the lower Adiron- Blood bay. True Morgan type. Sire: Brownie A. 8481 by Tehachapi Allan 7910. Dam: Belle Rockwood 04586 by dacks. Rockwood 7432. Price, $350.00. Whereas tentative plans remain in the offing, its pattern MISSOURI BALDY 9665. Foaled May 31, 1947. Golden follows the successful rides of the past. The stabling of horses chestnut, blaze face. Sire: Brownie A. 8481 by Tehachapi occurs on October 2, deadline 6:00 o'clock. The ride com­ Allan 7910. Dam: Bar S Topsy 06077 by Monte Leon 8216. Price, $300.00. mences Sunday, October 3, at 8 :00 A.M., time limit six hours. MISSOURI CHIPPER 9701. Foaled September 9, 1947. Trophies will be awarded Sunday night at the Trail Ride Bay. Star, strip, snip. True Morgan type. Sire: Ethan's banquet. Jubilee 9092 by Cotton Hill's Choice 8093. Dam: Belle It is suggested that interested participants consult future Rockwood 04586 by Rockwood 7432. Price, $250.00. issues of THE MORGAN HORSE for further information; or A. E. SWARTZ write Trail Ride Secretary, Mrs. Mary Greinert, Valley View 1415 South Pleasant Farm, Ballston Spa, New York. Independence, Missouri

66 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE February, 19^ SHEIK F'S CAPTAIN' 9636 at 2U months He is bv SHEIK F SM,7 out of KATRINA Q 04578 by QUERIDO, and is owned by Louise A. Schaezlein of San Francisco. Taken at 21', months. MAJOR R.M. 8011 FOR SALE-Morgan filly Mac-Dell ()72<>.s, foaled June 1, 1947. Dark bay, out of Dellama 0h4^) by Royal King SSSO. Double granddaughter of Jubilee Heading our band of King 7570. Price SI50. at barn. W A. Dent, Casey­ ville, Illinois. Proper Type Morgans HIGHEST RATED MORGAN IN 1947 TRAIL RIDE WILL COMPETE IN 194S He is a pleasure to ride and a top rope horse

I belong to the grand little Morgan ANGUS 8356 (a in any event. Has won calf roping, team GOLDFIELD colt out of a BENNINGTON mare) who placed fourth in the Lightweight Division of the 1947 Ver­ tying, stake turning and various other races. mont 100-Mile Trail Ride and was the highest rated regis­ tered Morgan. He also placed third at the local fair against I have been hunting him with the Groton Hunt Club this fall—one of the few hunt clubs in Massachusetts that hunts all classes of stallions including Quarter the live fox. The terrain is rough and most riding is done cross­ country impeded by numerous natural and man-made fences, Horses. much woodland and many streams. Incidentally we got the only "brush" so far this season, which is another proof of the versatility of the Morgan horse. We will have several registered foals by We entered the 1948 Trail Ride (ANGUS and I) with the money ANGUS won being the highest rated Morgan, so watch our tracks next year. We are going to do an even him for sale this year, 1948. better job over those tough but beautiful Vermont hills. I noticed on the Trail Ride that Lucia Brown's Morgan and mine were the only horses (as far as I know) ridden Correspondence invited with just snaffles, although there are a few riders that used hackamores. Are the rest of these people afraid of their horses? All these animal's mouths can't be "hard." For such an occa­ ]. N. Maycock sion as a trail ride I wish more people would think of their horse's comfort and find more sincere unity with him. SUSAN JOHNS Gillette Wyoming Groton, Massachusetts

ibruary, 1948 THE MORGAN HORSE MAGAZINE 67 A group of the Roberts mares and foals.

Scenes On the Ranch of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Roberts at Hi Pass, San Diego County, California

Early handling of foals makes for less fuss later on.

BLACKMAN 8622, Senior Stallion at the Roberts Ranch, by RED­ MAN 8056 and out of GOJEA 04610 by GO HAWK 7457.

A new arrival at the Roberts Ranch.